i've been a big fan of frisell for a long time but the declining energy level has really turned me into a doubter. the frisell/holland/jones disc did make my top ten for 2001 (http://www.foliage.com/~marks/Content013102.html#Records2001) there really hasn't been much to get me excited since...uhm....what was the last thing with joey barron? have a little faith? maybe. i'm tired of the amricana thing....gimme a little skronk.
I can't believe how many people are disappointed in the Bill Frisell w/ Dave Holland and Elvin Jones disc. It's in my top 5 Frisell CD's. At first listen I was unsure, but after repeat listening, it sucks you in and eventually I fell in love with new versions of tunes like 20 years and Again... And Moon River, Now that's playing guitar!!! In-farking-credible!!!
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